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Canton Area Preschool & Childcare

220 S Bartlett St, Canton, SD 57013
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days

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About Canton Area Preschool & Childcare

Canton Area Preschool & Childcare is a licensed child care center in Canton, South Dakota. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and preschool.

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants age 4 weeks through 12 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants age 4 weeks through 12 years
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (Kid Cams - secure remote monitoring in every room)
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Canton Area Preschool & Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
Capacity
195 children
License number
#018042945
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      67:42:17:31

      “Is food, including breastmilk and formula, properly stored, kept at the proper temperature, and protected from potential contamination? 67:42:17:31 NOTE: Refrigerator temperature should be maintained at 41 degrees F or below, and the freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F or below to ensure proper storage of food, breastmilk, and formula.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually by a certified technician? 67:42:17:32”
    • Safety and hazards

      61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05

      “Are exit signs provided over each exit, and where necessary to identify a change in the direction of egress travel? 61:15:05:05; 61:15:06:05 NOTE: Exit signs must be interior or exterior illuminated or self-luminous.”
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Is there a written emergency preparedness and response plan in place which covers all areas required to include: evacuation; relocation; shelter-in-place; lock-down procedures; procedures for communication & reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodation of infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
  3. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:39

      “Do all unused electrical outlets have self-closing or tamper resistant childproof electrical covers? 67:42:17:39 NOTE: Outlet plug covers are not permitted.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “For a center program, is the outdoor play area enclosed with a fence that is at least 48" high? 67:42:17:35”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:33

      “Are handwashing sinks used for diaper changing different than the sinks used for food or bottle prep? 67:42:17:33”
  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Are medications returned to the parent when no longer needed or the medication has expired? 67:42:17:27”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:27

      “Is written consent obtained from each child's parent before administering all prescription and non-prescription medication? Does the consent include the child's name, name of medication and the dates, times, and dosage of the medication to be administered? 67:42:17:27”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Does the program have proof of current liability insurance? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Do children's records include name and DOB of child, parent/s names and contact information, emergency contact information, permission for emergency medical treatment, names of authorized individuals to pick up the child, health information including immunizations, allergies, or special needs, and start and end date of enrollment? 67:42:17:42”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
  5. Sep 27, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are hazarous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “When children are in care, is the temperature maintained between 65 - 75 degrees F? 67:42:17:32”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:32

      “Are all walls, ceilings, floors, and equipment easily cleanable, kept clean and in good repair? 67:42:17:32”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
  6. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:44

      “Are hazarous cleaning supplies inaccessible to children and stored in their original container, used, and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's instructions? 67:42:17:44”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:17:35

      “Is the outside play area safe, in good repair, and free of debris, trash, weeds and hazardous material? 67:42:17:35”
  8. Sep 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:17:43

      “Are all providers and provider assistants knowledgeable on the emergency preparedness and response plan and procedure at the time employment begins? 67:42:17:43”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:15

      “Do employee records contain all required information? 67:42:17:15”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:17:42

      “Does each child's record contain all required information? 67:42:17:42”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:17:29

      “If a child in care has a known food allergy, does the provider have a written plan which includes instructions regarding food allergens, steps to be taken to avoid the food, and a detailed treatment plan to be implemented if the child has an allergic reaction? 67:42:17:29”
  9. Nov 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:17

      “Does the program post in a visible location a copy of the latest Program and Facility Safety Inspections and Child Care Licensing Inspection Summary? And if on a CAP, does the program have a copy of the plan available at request? 67:42:16:17”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:10:09

      “Are staff records complete? 67:42:10:09 Note: Staff records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the end of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      67:42:16:13

      “Are children's records complete? 67:42:16:13 Note: Children's records are to be maintained at the facility for 6 months following the date care ceases.”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for handling and storage of hazardous material and the disposal of bio contaminants? 67:42:10:10”
    • Safety and hazards

      67:42:10:10

      “Policies related to requirement for preventing suspected in-house child abuse or neglect incidents from reoccurring while awaiting investigation outcome and evaluate the continued employability of any staff member involved in a CA/N allegation or incident? 67:42:10:10”
    • Health, medication and illness

      67:42:10:15

      “Does the facility obtain written parental consent to administer medications that includes specific dates the medication is to be administered (view info. to verify) ? 67:42:10:15”
  10. Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:36

      “To prevent entrance of insects, are all outside openings protected by tight- fitting, self-closing doors, a closed window, screening, controlled air currents, or other means? Are they maintained in good repair? 67:42:11:36”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      67:42:11:12

      “Is the heating and cooling system maintained and inspected annually? 67:42:11:12”

Copied from South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Canton Area Preschool & Childcare

Is Canton Area Preschool & Childcare licensed?

Yes. South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Canton Area Preschool & Childcare last inspected?

South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Canton Area Preschool & Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of South Dakota daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 7. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Canton Area Preschool & Childcare care for?

195, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Canton Area Preschool & Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Canton Area Preschool & Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (605) 558-1300 to ask.

What is Canton Area Preschool & Childcare's phone number?

(605) 558-1300.

Where is Canton Area Preschool & Childcare?

220 S Bartlett St, Canton, SD 57013. The nearest other daycare we list is Latchkey Before & After School, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: South Dakota Department of Social Services, Office of Licensing and Accreditation (license and visits).